Community Services Coordinator - North Cariboo

If you are up for the challenge and would like to be considered for this position, we would like to hear from you. The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA) is looking to fill the following career opportunity:

POSITION:                      Community Services Coordinator – North Cariboo

STATUS:                         Temporary; Full-Time - 12 months 

SHIFT:                         35 hours per week 

LOCATION:                    Prince George, BC - Remote 

CLASSIFICATION:      Exempt                

WAGE:                              Salaried                                                                           

CLOSING DATE:         Open Until Filled 

We welcome diversity, value differences, and foster inclusion in our employment practices.  Find out more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion by reading our Foundational Principles on our website.  We invite applications from all qualified individuals who are philosophically aligned with our mission and principles.   

The BC SPCA is a dynamic organization with facilities and services across the province of BC. Join an expanding team in an exciting time of change in an organization that makes a difference! Please read below for additional details and let us know if you have the skills and experience we are looking for by submitting your application. 

About the Position: 

For a period of 12 months this temporary position is accountable for ensuring the coordination of maintained services in the Prince George area upon temporary closure of the Prince George Animal Centre. The position interfaces with a number of BC SPCA departments/units as well as external partners to ensure community services are maintained and successfully delivered while the organization moves to a more formal community-based services model.  This includes, but is not limited to: pet food bank, transfers of animals to nearby BC SPCA locations, coordination of volunteers (including fosters), and partnership activities with local veterinary facilities and other approved care-giving/support organizations.  Ensures all BC SPCA policies are adhered to in the delivery of services. 

This position will primarily work within the community of Prince George, with some administrative duties done from a home office.

Some specific duties: 

Duties Related to Service Delivery: 

• Regularly liaises with Managers of surrounding Animal Centres (particularly Quesnel) to identify animals needing sheltering services, coming from the Prince George area. 
• Works with the Outreach Services team and community partners to ensure regular delivery of a pet food bank at a specified location. 
• Coordinates fosters, including but not limited to: 
  • Providing training, resources, and supplies; 
  • Regularly checking and addressing any questions/concerns that arise; and 
  • Facilitating and coordinating transfer of animals. 

Duties Related to People Care: 

• Responsible for the onboarding, training, scheduling, coordination, performance management, communication and recognition of volunteers in the Prince George area. 
• Builds relationships with other key stakeholders in the organization and community; facilitates interactions that enhance trust. 
• Receives and resolves any public complaints and concerns related to the BC SPCA services in the Prince George area and advances to next-level supervisor, as required. 

Other Financial/Administrative Duties: 

• Administers assigned annual budget. 
• Promotes the BC SPCA’s mission and services in the community; attends events as required and serves as a professional and knowledgeable representative of the BC SPCA. 
• Completes required reports accurately and on time. 
• Identifies community needs and provides input into ways to address any gaps. 
• Ensures all donations received directly through the provision of services in the community are processed in an accurate timely manner, following BC SPCA policies and procedures. 
• Represents the BC SPCA in a professional and knowledgeable manner and may be required to speak to local media. 

Performs other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications you need to have: 

• Post-secondary education in a related field plus 3-5 years’ related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable to the employer. 
  • Related experience includes but is not limited to: 
    • Customer service; 
    • Direct animal care; and 
    • Experience coordinating/leading volunteers. 
• Valid Class 5 BC driver’s license and driver’s abstract. 
• Demonstrable interest in all aspects of animal welfare and philosophical harmony with the mission, vision, and guiding principles of the BC SPCA. 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, organize time, and deliver effective results. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to relate respectfully to a diverse audience. 
• Basic computer skills - use of Microsoft Office and other computer software including databases and/or payroll systems. 
• Ability to do heavy lifting, pushing and pulling on a regular basis; must be able to work with and around animals. 
• Ability to work remotely and independently from a home office, and also able to travel throughout the region. 
• Philosophical harmony with the vision, mission, and strategic directions of the BC SPCA. 

How to apply: 

If you are interested in joining our team and are legally entitled to work in Canada, we would like to hear from you. Click on apply now or use the link to apply https://spca.bc.ca/about-us/careers/ 

We thank you for your interest in the BC SPCA, however; only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls, please.   

The BC SPCA is a Registered Charity BN 11881 9036 RR0001